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Patty
I think you are right, but to a beginner who is primarily interested in art lace of a contemporary stamp, I didn't think the difference between CTT and CTTT was significant.
Umm, Lorelei, does normal point ground not have 3 twists? ie. twist, twist, twist, cross, pin? I thought 2 twist point ground was more unusual.
Very fine work. Lovely
Amanda
Chantilly lace is one of a subclass of bobbin laces called "point ground laces". This is because they use what is called "point ground" in English. It is made twist twist cross pin. Do not close the pin. Another characteristic of Chantilly is…
this may be a silly question but where do i find instructions on how to make the grounds for chantilly lace? The hair thing isn't really working for braid lace (excuse my lack of knowledge on all things lace) so i want to make lace that looks more l…
Amanda, If you put the pins in on more of an angle the lace will sit flat and not rode up the pins. Keep going you will get it soon. Nola
I haven't tried lace making because I was afraid it would look like this! Thanks for posting the picture because I can now see that perserverance can result in something much better - as shown in your other photo. Please keep us posted on your progr…
Amanda
To get a pricking of a size to fit the filament you want to use -- whether thread or hair -- it is not a matter of finding a pattern the right size, but of enlarging or reducing the paper pattern to fit the filament. God bless the guy who inv…
Hey Lorelei,
thanks again for the advice, I kind of guessed that the thread was too thin :(. I eventually want to make the lace with hair, hair is ridiculously thin and i was wondering if there are any prickings and patterns more suited to thinner t…
Amanda
I looked at your first bobbin lace samples. It does look strange, but the reason and solution are simple. Your thread is far too thin for the pricking that you are using. there are mathematical ways of calculating the proper relationship, but…
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- What aspect of textiles are you interested in?
- crochet, lace making, sewing and crocheting using hair, just experimenting really
- Where did you learn your textle skills?
- Otago Polytechnic school of art, dad taught me how to knit and sew.
- Anything else you want to say to introduce yourself to the group??
- I'm an artist, i plan to use elements of textiles in my work but wont be limited to that specifically. My work will be mostly experimentation trying to find suitable means and mediums to express myself
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- At 1:45am on October 16, 2009,
Lorna said…
- Hi Amanda what hair did you use I am intrigued........I have 1 dreadlock and it looks a bit like your pic !!!Lorna
- At 3:32pm on September 8, 2009,
Nola Roberts said…
- As a new Lace maker I would love to send you a pair of bobbins. I have hundreds of pairs. Where sould I send them? Nola
- At 3:28pm on September 8, 2009,
Nola Roberts said…
Hi Amanda Again. I just found the last piece i finished last week. it is one of two for the end of a scarf and thought ai would send a photo
- At 6:03am on August 14, 2009,
Christina Porter said… - Welcome Amanda
nice to see another kiwi here
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